Join our growing team responsible for maintaining The Parklands. Review open positions below. To apply, email your resume, cover letter, and references to careers@theparklands.org with the job title in the subject line.
Part-Time Park Attendant
Under the direction of the Parks Superintendent, Park Attendants provide supplemental support in the opening, closing, and weekend-weekday evening maintenance coverage for the Parklands. This position works independently, completing basic maintenance and facility upkeep tasks, using maintenance equipment and vehicles. The position works early mornings, late nights, and weekends and holidays. This is an hourly, part-time position with irregular hours that increase during the outdoor recreation season.
Outdoor Adventure Summer Camp Counselor
Under supervision from the Director of Education and Programming, Assistant Director of Education, and Camp Coordinator, Outdoor Adventure Camp Counselors are responsible for planning, leading, and implementing Parklands Outdoor Adventure Summer Camp programs for children grades K-9th in a small group setting. They are responsible for the general safety and development, growth, and skill achievement of the participants in his/her group. The incumbent will provide high-quality outdoor educational and recreational experiences for participants that focus on The Parklands core values of safe, fun, clean, and beautiful.
This position works both independently and as a team within The Parklands and ensures that summer camp participants have a safe, interesting, informative and enjoyable experience while in the Parklands. The position works early mornings and in all types of weather. This is an hourly, full-time summer seasonal position that begins May 21, 2026, and ends July 31, 2026. There is a one-week break during the week of June 29-July 5 that we do not host camp.
Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
Under supervision from the Director of Education and Programming and the Assistant Director of Education, Interpretive Rangers provide direct support for Parklands Outdoor Classroom education programming. Interpretive Rangers research, develop, and lead nature and science-based programs such as school field trips, school outreach programs, youth outdoor camps, adult hikes, and family programs. Programs are led both in our classrooms as well as on our trails, bike paths, and creek. This position will frequently hike in the park as well as bike and kayak as necessary. This position also provides visitor service support in the parks and at the PNC Achievement Center. This position works independently and as a team within the education and programming department and ensures that visitors of all ages have an interesting, informative, and enjoyable experience while in the Parklands.
The incumbent will lead high-quality outdoor educational and recreational experiences for participants that focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and nature-based education, as well as The Parklands core values of safe, fun, clean, and beautiful. The position works early mornings and some weekends/holidays. This is an hourly, seasonal position of 40 hours per week that begins in March 16, 2026, and ends on August 7, 2026. Extensions are possible based on programming needs.